EVERTON boss Roberto Martinez will look to bring in another striker in January as a replacement for Hull-bound Nikica Jelavic.

The Toffees signed Aidan McGeady from Spartak Moscow earlier this week, but Martinez sees the Republic of Ireland international as more of a winger than an out-and-out attacker.

And with Arouna Kone expected to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, Everton are left with Romelu Lukaku as the club's only established fit centre-forward.

Martinez told evertonfc.com: "What is important is that Aiden McGeady arriving has given us a bit more strength in the wide areas and there are many flexible players who can fill in to that number nine position.

"But it would be an area that we are looking at before the window closes.

"We are looking at the options to see if there is a player with the right profile who would fit into the squad."

We are looking at the options to see if there is a player with the right profile who would fit into the squad.

Roberto Martinez

Despite the lack of depth up front, Martinez defended the decision to let Jelavic leave.

He added: "We agreed the deal (with Hull) and it was down to Nikica to make his decision.

"I do believe when I spoke to Niki that he was clear that he wanted to join Hull.

"He felt he would get the opportunity to play the games he needs ahead of the World Cup."

As well as looking to add another striker, Martinez is focussed on keeping hold of the squad he has at his disposal at Goodison Park and could also be close to a victory on that front with Leighton Baines thought to be close to signing a new contract at the club.